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Karakuri Doll (Automaton), Tea Grinder

Museum No.
IK821-61
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This small automata features a boy turning a stone mill to pulverize green tea into matcha powder. Tea was a popular theme for these mechanical dolls—one of the most famous types is the Tea Server.

Japan-Edo

Title Karakuri Doll (Automaton), Tea Grinder
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Category Textiles (I), Dolls
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
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Dimensions Height 16.5cm 7.5cm
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